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Local Groups Commemorating Nuclear Attacks on Hiroshima, Nagasaki

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On Sunday, Aug. 9, two groups will hold a commemoration of the nuclear attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. 

The public is invited to the event – Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki – Building a Nuclear Free World. Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment sent out the following announcement:

Please join us for a commemoration of the nuclear attack on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United States in 1945 – the first use of nuclear weapons by any country – that caused over 120,000 deaths and years of misery and suffering for thousand of survivors. 5:30 p.m. – Film showing of Article 9 Comes to America Grace Vision Church, 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown.

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The Watertown Library Has Plenty Going on in August

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Vote for your favorite book, learn how to use e-readers and head to a children’s event at the Watertown Free Public Library in August. These are just some of the events hosted by the library this month:

Cast Your Vote! Vote for your favorite of our Summer Reading suggestions (including Girl on the Train, Judy Blume, Harper Lee and more) for a chance to win a free meal from one of these Main St. eateries: Halfway Cafe, Stellina, Little Thai Cafe, The Talk, Kefi’s Kitchen and Coffee, Red Leaf Cafe, and The Spot Cafe. Grab a bookmark from our 2nd floor display, rip off the ticket on the bottom, fill out your info and place the ticket in the ballot box of your favorite!

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See What’s Happening at the Watertown Senior Center in August

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The Watertown Senior Center has plenty going on in August. Here are just some of the highlights. EXPLORING THE CHARLES RIVER
“Exploring the Charles River” can serve as a guide in planning a variety of excursions, while providing a brief history of the Boston area for the reader’s pleasure. Discover scenic bridges and walkways with the many natural and historic sites the river offers; from urban settings to hidden coves and wetland areas, for some scenic new adventures. Join us as author, Kathleen Rowe, talks to us about photographing, researching, and writing about the different areas of this ever-changing waterway – the Charles River.

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Missing a Bird? Colorful One Spotted Around Watertown

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A brightly colored bird has been spotted around the West End of Watertown. It appears that it could be a pet bird that got out. A Watertown News reader sent a photo of the bird that has yellow, red and gree feathers. The reader saw the “very pretty and distinctive bird” on on Dwight Street in Watertown near Sycamore Street and another neighbor on Chandler saw it in their back yard. The area is near Belmont and Waltham.

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3 Watertown Groups Awarded Belmont Savings Foundation Grants

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The Belmont Savings Bank Foundation announced the winners of a $30,000 grant competition for its charitable giving initiative in Watertown. Previously, residents nominated local charities for a donation based on voting on the Foundation website. Through the initiative, the Belmont Savings Bank Foundation is investing $10,000 into three programs located in Watertown. The local winners are:

Armenian Cultural And Educational Center (ACEC) has been serving the needs of the Armenian-American community of Greater Boston since 1980, and continues to be home to a number of Armenian organizations. The winning grant will fund updates to its multi-media/meeting room.

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Work on Pipes May Cause Discolored Water in Watertown

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Watertown residents could be seeing some strangely colored water as the MWRA does work on pipes, which could stain clothing when being washed. The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority will be reactivating a water pipeline in Waltham and Watertown on Monday, July 27, 2015, according to an announcement. This work may cause discolored water for a day or two in Watertown in the area South of Main Street, and in Waltham in the area South of Main Street and East of Bright Street to the Watertown line, according to the MWRA. No pressure loss is expected as a result of this work. If discolored water does occur, it will result from a small amount of iron in the pipes.

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Local Yoga Studio Holding Class With Fees Being Donated to Charities

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A local yoga studio will offer classes at a reduced rate, with the funds for the classes going to local organizations and charities. Groundwork yoga + wellness is excited to announce a new weekly class starting in mid-August: Community Yoga. The purpose of this class is to provide an opportunity for people to explore the benefits of yoga at a reduced price, experience various teaching styles, and to support local organizations or charities that offer wellness programs or initiatives. Certified yoga instructors will be donating their time to teach the classes, and students attending the classes will be encouraged to donate $5-$10 per class, according to the announcement. All of the funds raised will be donated to pre-selected local organizations or charities that support or provide wellness programs.

Megan Dattoli, Watertown resident and owner of GROUNDWORK yoga + wellness, 402 Trapelo Road in Belmont, is seeking input from local residents about which wellness programs they would like to support.

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Learn About Healthy Eating from Watertown Group at the Farmers Market

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Live Well Watertown will kick off a series of healthy eating and cooking demonstrations this week at the Watertown Farmers Market. The Farmers Market runs from 2-6 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, at the Arsenal on the Charles, and features vendors with a variety of local food options. Live Well Watertown will have recipe ideas, have a seed planting activity for kids and there will be face painting. As a bonus, from 3-5 p.m., take a behind the scenes tour of the Farmers Market. Future events include cooking classes at the Watertown Free Public Library, which will also be taped by Watertown Cable for those who cannot attend. The series culminates the first year for the group which has the goal of promoting healthy living in town, said Stephanie Venizelos, project coordinator for Live Well Watertown.